Too much, too young? The case against early specialisation in sport
A former youth coach argues that children who play many sports before specialising are healthier, happier and often more successful; students analyse the argument, its evidence and its concessions, and debate how young athletes should be trained.
C1Adults55 minOpinion piece
About this lesson
A C1 reading lesson (opinion piece). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- C1
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Opinion piece
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 55 minutes
- Topic
- Sports
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, True / False, Matching
- Key words
- specialise, overuse injury, burnout, sample, elite, peak
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Analyse the structure of an argument, including evidence and concessions
- Understand vocabulary for training, performance and development
- Take part in a structured discussion about youth sport and education